A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: See the Lions: Jungle Thrills in Hong Kong
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-30
Summary:

The Lost City,' a Rider Haggard story, will be screened on Saturday at the Coronet. Meanwhile, the film 'The Bank,' featuring Charlie Chaplin, will be appreciated as well.

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Headline: A Jungle Picture: Thrilling Coronet Attraction
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-30
Summary:

The first episode of 'The Lost City,' a wonderful picture which has been secured by the management of the Coronet Theatre for screening as a serial. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Lost City
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-31
Summary:

The first two episodes of the Coronet's new serial 'The Lost City' are now being shown. While a Chaplin picture completes an excellent programme.

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Headline: Local Pictures at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-01
Summary:

Lost City' film has detracted attention from the local pictures at the Coronet. The serious countenance and attitude of President Logan at the V. R. C. sports are faithfully reproduced; but nor more vividly life-like than the little drama played by Mr. Thomas Meek and Mr. Mitchell.

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph News 1921-06-06
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-06
Summary:

The weekend at the Coronet Theatre has witnessed a fine film in 'Leave it to Susan,' whilst the other items which went to make up the programme were all up to the high Coronet standard. Beginning today, the second part of the sensational film 'The Lost City' is being screened…

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Headline: The Lost City
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-07
Summary:

The new Coronet serial 'The Lost City' had large attendance last night when three more episodes were shown for the first time. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-15
Summary:

Kowloon Kinema tonight provides the latest episodes of 'Lost City.' At the Coronet tonight Maeterlinck's 'The Blue Bird' will be screened along with a 'Snub' comedy.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-29
Summary:

The last screening of 'Everywoman' will take place at the Coronet on Sunday. Monday will have Blanche Sweet and Harold Lloyd in a tip-top comedy and a film of 1922 Derby with a slow motion picture of the finish.

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Headline: Coronet New Programme: Comedies and the 1922 Derby
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-31
Summary:

The winning of Captain Cuttle in 1922 Derby just arrived and is being screened as on the items in Coronet Theatre today. The rest of the programme included 'Her Unwilling Husband' starring Blanche Sweet and there is also Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.'

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Headline: Coronet's New Programme: Comedies and The Derby
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-31
Summary:

Today, Coronet Theatre is going to screen the famous 1922 Derby which was won by Captain Cuttle. The Theatre will also present two comedies, 'Her Unwilling Husband,' starring Blanche Sweet and 'Now or Never,' starring Harold Lloyd.